Terms & Conditions

Application
I understand that I am applying for membership of the Australian Services Union (ASU) and the relevant state registered union, hereby referred to as the Union. I authorise the Union to act on my behalf in respect of any negotiations, discussions or proceedings whatsoever relating to the terms and conditions of my employment or proposed employment; and to be given access to all documentation relating to my employment or proposed employment, including any type of employment contract, workplace agreement, enterprise agreement or other industrial instrument. This authority remains in force until I revoke it in writing.

Privacy
I understand that the information I provide will be used in accordance with the Union's Privacy Statement.    

Membership fees
I understand that ASU membership fees are altered from time to time and I will be notified of any such changes before they take effect in accordance with ASU rules.

Union rules
I agree to abide by the rules of the ASU and the relevant state registered union as amended from time to time.

Pre-existing issues or problems at your workplace
I understand that the Union may wish to discuss with me a pre-existing issue or concern, or may choose not to assist me with my pre-existing issues or problems.

Correspondence
I understand that my ASU Branch will correspond with me either by mail and/or email at my preferred address with union news or other union matters. If I wish to opt out of receiving information about special offers for union members, I will contact my Branch after membership has been confirmed.

Direct Debit Service Agreement
This provides information to you regarding the direct debiting of your account. By agreeing to this direct debit request (DDR) you have authorised us to arrange for funds to be debited from your nominated account. You should refer to the direct debit request and this agreement for the terms of the arrangement between you and us.

DRAWING ARRANGEMENTS
The ASU will debit amounts instructed by you on a selected cycle. If the payment date is a non-business day or public holiday we may process a direct debit to your account on the next business day.

CHANGES TO THE ARRANGEMENTS
Unless you have asked us to change your payment and we have agreed to your request, we will give you at least 14 days notice when changes to our direct debit arrangements are made. This notice will include the new amount, frequency and the next drawing date. A request to stop or alter direct debit arrangements must be made in writing to the ASU and signed by the member.

DISPUTES
If you believe that a drawing has been initiated incorrectly, we encourage you to take the matter up directly with us by contacting our membership department. We undertake to investigate any dispute and advise you of the outcome. Phone: 03 9342 3300 Email: [email protected]

ACCOUNTS
Before sending us your account details, please check with your financial institution that direct debit deductions are allowed on the account you have chosen. Please make sure you have enough money in your account to cover your obligations to us when due. Your financial institution may charge a fee if the payment cannot be met. You must advise us if the nominated account is transferred or closed.

CONFIDENTIALITY The ASU will not release any information provided on this form to any person or institution other than the member who signs the form and the financial institution cited in the form. APCA number: 502574